Rachel picked a winner! I want to thank Rachel for holding this contest on Craft Gossip Felting. She is a warm and lovely person and I am sure that our winner will be thrilled. Be sure to continue to check … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a set of soft baby blocks
When she was a baby, some of my daughter’s favorite toys were the soft fabric blocks my mother gave her. She loved the texture and the patterns, and I loved the fact that she could chew on them all day … Read More...
Murano Glass Art
While stumbling around my glass links I came upon this gorgeous millefiori ring. I’ve never seen anything like it. As I followed the link to the Jewelry Blog I found a wonderful post filled with information about Murano Glass Art… Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Spiral scarf
With this tutorial from CraftStylish, you can make a stylish spiral scarf from a scrap of fleece and some pretty yarn. It’s a fun, easy project with endless color possibilities to make it your own. Whether you’re crafting for yourself … Read More...
CROCHET STITCHES IN MOTION DVD
Leisure Arts has another winner with the Crochet Stitches in Motion DVD
that teaches 12 pattern stitches and offers 8 projects. I was anxious to see this DVD because it includes demonstration of a long stitch, a stitch that has … Read More...
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Interlocking Hearts Dishcloth – Another Free Pattern
This is perhaps the coolest heart pattern I’ve seen yet. Here: http://www.docstoc.com/docs/3963101/lockedheartsdishcloth This pattern is copyrighted by Grace Lambie, 2.1.09
Please go visit the site, while I can’t post a picture, you will want to see this one. She’s also … Read More...
Beyond The Bead Mixed Media Jewelry Project & Book Giveaway
Margot Potter’s new book all about mixed media jewelry making “Beyond the Bead
” has hit the bookstands!!! Expect a book review here soon, but for now you can do one of the projects in the book.
Margot has … Read More...
Sneak Peek: New Alexander Henry releases
Bee Square Fabrics shares a sneak peek at some soon-to-be-released Alexander Henry fabrics on the Bee Square Blog. I’m drooling!! Check out the new fabrics and I promise you will, too.
Tutorial: Sweetheart silhouette pillows
Here’s a fun Valentine’s project – a pair of sweetheart silhouette pillows! Vicki Howell shows how to make them on her craft.rock.blog. Get the tutorial.
Tutorial: Heating pad from a sock
Need a quick last-minute Valentine’s Day gift? This tutorial from Just Deanna should fit the bill. She shows how to make a heating pad from a sock. Brilliant! Get the tutorial.
Get your stitch on
Learn it on the web:
(1) Framed stem stitch by Barbara Bergsten
(2) Stretching pearl purl by Mary Corbet
(3) Ceylon stitch by Deepa Balagopal
(4) Floral seam treatment by Shawkl
(5) Framed mosaic stitch by Barbara Bergsten
(6) Hemstitch … Read More...
Recycled bottles make beautiful drinking glasses.
Dharma Designs Blog introduces us to the blown and fused glass art of nickpaul on Etsy. They tell the story of how they ‘upcycle’ bottles into drinking glasses that are pure glass art.
Last year I picked up glasses … Read More...
More free quilt patterns
This week, quilting enthusiasts around the world are in for a treat. A variety of new quilt patterns have been released, ranging from traditional to modern designs. Quilters of all skill levels will find something to love, whether it’s a … Read More...
Tutorial: Catnip pillows
Show some love to the feline in your life by making a catnip pillow. She’ll love you for it! Craft Leftovers has instructions to show you how. Get the tutorial.
Quilt patterns…free free free!
This week, quilting enthusiasts around the world are in for a treat. A variety of new quilt patterns have been released, ranging from traditional to modern designs. Quilters of all skill levels will find something to love, whether it’s … Read More...
CHILLY CHEEKS NO MORE
If you walk outside like I walk outside in all kinds of weather, this might be a great freebie for you. My problem? No pony tail! Darn it! My hair is so fine that barettes just slide right out of … Read More...
Valentine’s Heart Math
Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to add some fun and engaging math activities to the learning day, and this conversation hearts graph activity from Blissful Kids is a great way to do it. Not only is this activity a … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Halloween Monster bat softie
Friday the 13th need not be unlucky. Take this monster stuffie, for example. Try as he might, this little guy can’t help but be cute. Get the free pattern from Elizabeth, You Were Born to Play that Part and make … Read More...
Pig Themed Party Food – Piggy Bites
Make piggy bread bites.